Multiple lawsuits recently alleged that Canada Dry ginger ale was not the real thing because it did not contain “real ginger” as the label proclaimed.
*MOUSE PRINT:
The ingredients statement says that it contains “natural flavor” but tests done by the plaintiffs indicate that the soda did not contain key components one would normally find in ginger root. Further analysis concluded that it only contained two parts per million of ginger extract.
In the settlements agreed to last month, Canada Dry is still allowed to say “made with real ginger” but only if that statement is modified with words like “flavor” or “extract.”
Examples of permissible label claims: “real ginger taste,†“made with real ginger extract,†“real ginger flavor,†“flavor from real ginger extract,†and “natural ginger flavor.†The Permanent Injunction shall also include court-approved use of “ginger extract,†“natural ginger flavor extract,†“natural ginger extract,†“natural ginger flavor,†or “ginger flavor†in the label ingredient line.
Would you catch those nuances?
Consumers who purchased Canada Dry ginger ale are entitled to modest compensation. Without proof of purchase, you can get 40 cents a can/bottle, up to $5.40. With sales receipts, you can get reimbursed at the same rate for up to 100 units.
After the settlement becomes final, you can file a claim here.
